almoner
IPA: ˈɑɫmʌnɝ
noun
- One who distributes alms, especially the doles and alms of religious houses, almshouses.
- One who dispenses alms on behalf of another person.
- A hospital official responsible for patient welfare and aftercare.
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Examples of "almoner" in Sentences
- In 1784 he became sub almoner to the king.
- D'Ailly also was a royal chaplain and almoner.
- In emergency cases the almoner might furnish assistance.
- There he acted as chief almoner to the queen, Bathildis.
- The almoner is responsible for distributing alms to the poor.
- The Almoner should be responsible for planning this observance.
- There was a Warden in charge for the well being of the almoners.
- He was appointed almoner to the princess dowager of ales in 1750.
- He was made grand almoner of France in 1745 and cardinal in 1747.
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